Which Statement Is True in Regard to the Expression of Emotions

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true in regard to the expression of emotions following a diagnosis of cancer?

• A) Suppressing all emotions is associated with better outcomes.
• B) Suppressing negative emotions is associated with better outcomes.
• C) Expression of both positive and negative emotions can be beneficial in adjusting to a diagnosis of cancer.
• D) There is no relationship between emotional expression and adjustment to cancer.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Insufficiency

A condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce adequate quantities of steroid hormones, leading to various symptoms.

Autoimmune Destruction

Autoimmune Destruction refers to the process where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys its own tissue or cells.

Hemorrhage

Excessive bleeding due to a rupture in a blood vessel, internally or externally.

Islets of Langerhans

Clusters of pancreatic cells that produce insulin and other hormones, crucial for regulating blood sugar levels.